The Stokers do Columbus

We had the Stoker clan pay us a visit this last week. Not having any family in the immediate area makes visits from relatives somewhat rare and extra exciting. We had a blast showing them around Columbus (e.g. Goodale park pictured above), watching the fireworks in Upper Arlington on the 4th, visiting German Village for some excellent grub, swimming at the water park, going by the temple, daring each other to eat White Castle sliders, a night out with Wall-E (two thumbs up), and an especially memorable and bloody game of spoons. Watch out for Mama Stoker... (see the bloody finger pic below for proof). Thanks for the great weekend, Stokers!

GOOOOOAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!

The Columbus Crew MLS team is one of 2.5 professional sports teams in Columbus (we also have the dismal Columbus Blue Jackets of NHL expansion team fame and the Columbus Destroyers of the "up-and-coming" Arena Football League...hence the 0.5). We decided to support the local sports scene and go to a soccer game last Saturday. It was awesome. We were in the rowdy section where all the true Crew fans sit, which provided for never ending excitement. Besides getting to watch all the hard core fanatics throw streamers and smoke bombs onto the field when the opposing team tried a corner kick, we also were able to witness some poor college kid regurgitate the 8+ beers he had swilled onto the benches a few rows in front of us. We got a good laugh out of it and promptly switched seats. The Crew beat Colorado 2-1, and Brianna got to eat a helping of those elusive but tasty Dip-n'-Dots, so life was good for everyone. I highly recommend MLS games for anyone living close enough to go. It's cheap clean fun. Just keep your eyes peeled for puking frat boys.